Car Hire Girona

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Are you looking for affordable car hire in Girona? Now a day’s it is very popular to rent a car, the majority choose to pick up a car at the airport. With car rental you and your family have the opportunity to take pleasant day trips in the areas surrounding and you will not be dependent on public transport. By comparing prices of car rental from several companies, you can save a lot of money. If you prefer to retrieve the rental car in the city center, this is also possible.

The country offers great natural and cultural experiences. It is advisable to book your car rental well before departure, so you’re sure to get just the car that suits you, at the lowest price. In certain periods there may be high demand among rental companies, and the cheapest cars are usually taken first.

Girona short guide

Car hire Girona

Car hire Girona

Girona is a city in the northeast of Catalonia, at the confluence of the rivers Ter, Onyar, Galligants and Güell and has an official population of 96,722 as at January 2011 It is the capital of the province of the same name and the comarca of Girona. It is located 99 km (62 km) northeast of Barcelona. Girona is one of the major Catalan towns.

Girona has a mild climate. In winter the temperature can drop below -5 ° C (23 ° F) sometimes due to winds coming from the Pyrenees. Summer temperatures often rise up to about 30-40 ° C (86-104 ° F) during the high season in July and August. Rain is common in winter and spring and thunderstorms often occur. Frost is common in winter, making temperatures seem colder than they actually are.

The city is known as the ‘The city of a thousand sieges’ and boasts a historical centre with the walled enclosure of La Força Vella.

The Cathedral of Gerona is the province’s, and perhaps one of the world’s, most important Gothic monuments. Built between the 14th and 17th centuries the Gothic nave is its most impressive feature.

Other attractions include the Jewry, the 12th century Arab Baths and Gerona’s many museums including the Cinema Museum, the only one of its kind in Europe; The Cathedral Museum, The Art Museum, the City History Museum and the Archaeological Museum. Gerona is positioned between the Pyreanean Mountain chain and the Costa Brava so there there is a varied environment to explore including several natural parks.

The narrow streets and alleyways are best explored on foot and shopping is a favourite attraction, especially on the busy Carrer Santa Clara.

There is also a good selection of restaurants, bars and cafés in the centre and scattered along La Rambla where you can sample traditonal tapas.

Gerona Airport is located about 12km from the city.

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